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D23 VFG

1986 Mitsubishi Colt

Silver Petrol 1468cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2011
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

51,833 mi
Last recorded51,833 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2010
Typical for 1986 Mitsubishi Colt59,941 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD23 VFG
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year1986
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,468cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2010 51,833 miles

Corrosion to both rear arches

Emergency fuel cap fitted but seals in a secure fashion

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside front tyre has a nail in it and is going down

Offside wiper blade starting to split

Fail 6 Apr 2010 51,833 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Corrosion to both rear arches

Emergency fuel cap fitted but seals in a secure fashion

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside front tyre has a nail in it and is going down

Offside wiper blade starting to split

Pass 23 Mar 2009 48,251 miles

How Reliable is the Mitsubishi Colt?

Based on 950,325 MOT tests across 68,947 vehicles.

72.5%
Pass Rate
5,095
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
68,947
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 26,841
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 25,645
Registration plate lamp not working 16,687
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 12,487
position lamp(s) not working 9,761
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D23 VFG is a 1986 Mitsubishi Colt in Silver with a 1,468cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1986 Mitsubishi Colt models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.5% with a typical mileage of 59,941 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mitsubishi Colt fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 26,841 recorded failures. If you're considering buying D23 VFG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mitsubishi Colt typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 40 years old, this Mitsubishi Colt is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was D23 VFG registered?

D23 VFG is a 1986 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 28 November 1986.

Is D23 VFG safe to buy?

The MOT history for D23 VFG shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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